Citrus & Herb Pasta with Herbs of Naples Balsamic
A bright, garden-fresh pasta salad with Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Herbs of Naples Balsamic. Easy, flexible, and perfect for gatherings or quick lunches.
A bright, garden-fresh pasta salad with Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Herbs of Naples Balsamic. Easy, flexible, and perfect for gatherings or quick lunches.
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Pasta
6
15 minutes
10-15 minutes
A bright, garden-fresh pasta salad with Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Herbs of Naples Balsamic. Easy, flexible, and perfect for gatherings or quick lunches.
1lb short pasta (penne, cavatappi, rotini, etc)
5 cups fresh vegetables, washed (our picks: bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, green beans, sugar snap peas, Tuscan kale)
⅓ cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, dill, mint, thyme, and chives all work great!)
Crumbly cheese (feta, chevre, blue) to finish (optional)
Optional add-ins: grilled chicken or shrimp, cannellini beans, olives
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt + pepper to taste
Add all dressing ingredients to a jar with a tightly fitted lid.
Shake vigorously until emulsified. Keep at room temperature until adding to pasta.
Enjoy any leftover dressing for up to 7 days refrigerated. Bring back to room temperature and shake well before using.
Cook pasta according to directions, drain well, and allow to cool.
Chop your vegetables into bite size pieces and toss with cooled pasta and dressing.
Finely chop fresh herbs and mix into pasta.
Garnish with more fresh herbs or your choice of crumbly cheese (we love a salty, creamy feta!)
We love the way Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Herbs of Naples Balsamic Vinegar bring out the best flavors of garden fresh veggies in this flexible recipe, and it's easy to make this the centerpiece of your gathering by adding your choice of protein. We marinated chicken breast in the same dressing (make a double batch!) and quickly grilled it to complete our feast!
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